How to Clean your Own Patio Furnitures

Patio furniture is an excellent addition to your deck especially when it’s summertime. You can just put on some sunscreen, and soak up some sun. However, before doing that, you’ll need to make sure your patio furniture is clean. In this article, we’ll look at how to clean your patio furniture and keep them in a pristine condition always.

What to use in cleaning patio furniture

You can use the following items in cleaning your patio furniture

Baking Soda

Most commercial cleaners are too abrasive to use on certain lawn furniture. But with baking soda, you don’t have to worry that you’ll dull or scratch the surface of your furniture. Dip a wet sponge in baking soda and wipe down furniture in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly when you’re done.

Bleach

If you own plastic-mesh patio furniture, then your preferred cleaning agent should be bleach. Before taking the furniture outside, wash thoroughly with a mixture of mild detergent, bleach, and water. Rinse off thoroughly, and air dry when you are done

Vinegar

People who live in humid, hot climates are familiar with the sight of mildew on their patio furniture and wooden decks. Before washing off with the bleach solution mentioned above, you may want to remove the mold. Spray vinegar anywhere there’s mildew growth and wipe off. The vinegar will also prevent the mildew from coming back for a good while.

Tips on cleaning your patio furniture

When you want to wash your patio furniture, you may want to hire a service, or you may choose to do it yourself. If you’re cleaning by yourself, then here are some tips that’ll make your task go quicker.

Make a checklist of your furniture

An inventory of your furniture will help you know the cleaning utensils and tools to buy, especially if you have different kinds of furniture. You want to make sure you use the right material in cleaning. The cleaning tools you’ll need for plastic furniture will be different from what you’ll need to clean metal or outdoor cast patio furniture.

Make a list of all the tools you need

Before you start cleaning, check that you’ve gotten all the tools and equipment you need. If you have wooden furniture, you may need some varnish to polish worn off parts. On the other hand, plastic patio furniture may require additional items like water, cloth wipes, and mild cleaning detergent. If your furniture is made from metal, you may need to get vinegar, sandpaper, and an anti-rust spray.

Create time for cleaning

All the excitement of getting your patio out and enjoying the summer sun makes it easy to jump into your task. However, if you don’t finish what you started, you’ll end up with an even bigger mess. Before bring out all your furniture that needs cleaning, set out a specific time for the task. That way, you’ll be able to dedicate enough time to the work and do a proper job.

Have fun while cleaning

Cleaning can be a daunting task, whether you’re washing your patio furniture or something else. The best way to make it less stressful is to turn it into a fun activity. The more fun you can have from it, the easier it’ll be. You can even ask some of your friends to come over and help you with cleaning. When you’re done, you can have a small barbecue, and relax on your now clean patio furniture.

Once your patio is clean, you can spend your weekends with family and friends having a fun-filled day and enjoying some grilled food.